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Sep 02, 2008 the florentine italianissimo the quintessential guide to what italians do best is a small book, just over 100 pages, but it packs an enormous amount of pleasure into its modest borders. We shouldnt be surprisedits designed by louise fili, one of the truly great. Recognized for impeccable craftsmanship, elegant use of typography and designing with a passion and focus that is the envy of every designer. Louise fili is principal of louise fili ltd, a new york city graphic design firm specializing in. Ambessa tea now available louise fili, packaging design. Italianissimo the quintessential guide to what italians do best is a small book, just over 100 pages, but it packs an enormous amount of pleasure into its modest borders. Italianissimo louise fili ltd louise fili, typography letters, hand lettering, cookbook design. The presentation took place on saturday, august 4th, 2018, at the hilton portland downtown as a. She also coauthored and designed italianissimo and the cognoscentis guide. For the promo piece, we wanted to give out a sketchbook to all attendees, so for the cover i decided to combine the idea of love with something that would represent louise. Formerly senior designer for herb lubalin, louise fili was art director of pantheon books for eleven years, where she designed close to 2000 book jackets.
Louise fili is known for designing with unmatched grace, elegant craftsmanship, and unifying old and new to create contemporary forms in typography. The florentine italianissimo the quintessential guide to what italians do best is a small book, just over 100 pages, but it packs an enormous amount of pleasure into its modest borders. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Louise fili designs with unmatched grace and elegant craftsmanship, unifying. The quintessential guide to what italians do best by louise fili and lise apatoff had me in tears of laughter. Formerly senior designer for herb lubalin, fili was art director of pantheon books for eleven years, where she designed over 2000 book jackets. The society of typographic aficionados is pleased to announce that designer louise fili and executive director of the type directors club carol wahler have both been honored with the 2018 sota typography award. Louise fili is founder of louise fili ltd and was formerly senior designer for herb lubalin, and art director of pantheon books from 1978 to 1989, where she designed close to 2,000 book jackets. Formerly senior designer for herb lubalin, louise fili was art director of pantheon books from 1978 to 1989, where she designed close to 2,000 book jackets.
Louise fili she was art director of pantheon books from 1978 to 1989, where she designed more than 2,000 book jackets. Italianissimo louise fili, lise apatoff englische bucher. In the 1980s louise fili raised the bar on book cover design, creating more than two thousand inspiring jacket designs as art director for pantheon books. Louise fili is director of louise fili ltd, a new yorkbased design studio specializing in logo, package, restaurant, and book design. The design and typography of louise fili 01 by steven heller isbn. The design and typography of louise fili fili, louise, heller, steven on. Formerly senior designer for herb lubalin, louise fili was art director of pantheon books from 1978 to 1989, where she designed close to 2000 book jackets. The design and typography of louise fili, which showcases her three passions. In 1989 fili founded her own graphic design studio, louise fili ltd, and branched out into the fields of restaurant and food packaging design. Explore books by louise fili with our selection at. Formerly senior designer for herb lubalin, fili was art director of pantheon books from 1978 to 1989, where she designed close to 2,000 book jackets. See more ideas about louise fili, typography and graphic design studios. Pisellino will transport you into a bar in rome, florence, or venice. The quintessential guide to what italians do best louise fili.
Oct 16, 2015 louise fili is director of louise fili ltd, a new yorkbased design studio specializing in logo, package, restaurant, and book design. Mar 08, 2018 louise fili is the director of louise fili ltd, specializing in food packaging and restaurant identities. Louise fili books list of books by author louise fili. Italianissimo by louise fili penguin books australia. The design and typography of louise fili 01 by louise fili isbn. Jul 25, 2008 the florentine italianissimo the quintessential guide to what italians do best is a small book, just over 100 pages, but it packs an enormous amount of pleasure into its modest borders. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Louise fili is principal of louise fili ltd, specializing in food packaging and restaurant identities. New york city based graphic design studio specializing in restaurant branding, logos, food packaging, hand lettering and typography. Graciously, louise extended an invitation to meet at her studio, where we. The cognoscentis guide to florence, and italianissimo and coauthor with. Considered a leader in the postmodern return to historical styles in book jacket design, fili explores historic typography combined with modern. In 1989 fili founded her own graphic design studio, louise fili ltd, and branched. She has written, cowritten, and designed over twentyfive books on graphic design and italy, including italian art deco, italianissimo, and grafica della strada.
Italianissimo, louise fili lise apatoff shop online for. Fili is recognised for her intense attention to detail, fresh reinterpretaion of vintage sources and her. Fili has taught and lectured on graphic design and typography, and her work is in the permanent collections of the library of congress, the cooper hewitt museum, and the bibliotheque nationale. After eleven years and 2,000 book jackets, louise fili left her position as art. See more ideas about louise fili, typography inspiration and typography design. Brillante pencils louise fili bok 97816168956 bokus. Louise fili is the director of louise fili ltd, specializing in food packaging and restaurant identities. Graciously, louise extended an invitation to meet at her studio, where we conversed. What is it about italy that inspires passion, fascination, and utter devotion. See all books authored by louise fili, including italianissimo. Louise fili is director of louise fili ltd in new york, specializing in food packaging and restaurant identities. Feb 15, 2009 louise fili she was art director of pantheon books from 1978 to 1989, where she designed more than 2,000 book jackets.
What is it about italy that inspires passion, fascination, and utter d. She has received awards from every major design competition, has taught and lectured on graphic design and typography, and has work is in the permanent collection of the library of congress, the cooperhewitt museum, and the. Sep 08, 2014 louise fili is recognized with a 2014 aiga medal for impeccable craftsmanship, elegant use of typography and designing with a passion and focus that is the envy of every designer. Louise has mentored design superstars such as jessica hische, dana tanamachi, and kelly thorn, and also works as an educator lecturing at the school of visual arts, sharing her wisdom and design.
Jan 24, 2018 louise fili is the director of louise fili ltd, specializing in food packaging and restaurant identities. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. New york art directors club, the premio grafico from the bologna book fair. Louise fili will answer these and more at this special evening celebrating her first monograph, elegantissima. Fili has taught and lectured on graphic design and typography, and her work is in the permanent collections of the library of congress, the cooper hewitt museum, and the bibliothfque nationale. Also a teacher, louise has taught at the school of visual arts, the new school, and the cooper union, all of which are in new york. In 1989 fili founded her own graphic design studio, louise. Italianissimo by louise fili meet your next favorite book. Graphic designers are sure to appreciate this booknot only for filis. Fili was art director of pantheon books for 11 years, where she designed more than 2,000.
She has received gold and silver medals from the society of illustrators. Her work often draws on inspiration from her love of italy, modernism, and european art deco styles. Louise fili ltd is a graphic design studio that offers unique and elegant solutions to all things related to food, books, and culture, including brand strategy and development for restaurants and specialty food packaging. Italianissimo or very, very italian, is an eclectic guide profiling the fifty things we loveand in some cases love to hateabout italy. Italianissimo by louise fili, lise apatoff 9781892145543. In february 20, aiga jacksonville hosted its annual event i love design, in which we invited louise fili to speak and promote her new book, elegantissima. Her lavish and elegant typography, often hand drawn, helps advertise and market such wellknown brands as sarabeths, bella cucina, jeangeorges, and good housekeeping, among many others. And complexity, notably how we, as a global civilization, deal with science fiction, taste, social media, the cities we live in, aesthetics, powerpoint, burkas, big tech, fullcontact sports, and other. Louise fili is principal of louise fili ltd, a new york city graphic design firm specializing in food packaging, restaurant identities, and publishing. Louise fili is director of louise fili ltd in new york, specializing in food. Louise fili has been an inspiration for designers around the world since the 1980s, when she raised the bar on book cover design, creating close to two thousand jackets as art director for pantheon books.
She has received gold and silver medals from the society of illustrators and the new york art directors club, the premio grafico from the bologna book. This quirky guide to the italian way of life, with its fifty witty miniessays on. Interviewing someone as widely recognized and celebrated as louise fili is such an incredible, yet daunting, honor. These italian nesting tins bring order and delight to any desktop or bookshelf. And complexity, notably how we, as a global civilization, deal with science fiction, taste, social media, the cities we live in, aesthetics, powerpoint, burkas, big tech, fullcontact sports, and other thorny topics. We shouldnt be surprisedits designed by louise fili, one of the truly great graphic designers, and written with lise apatoff. Louise fili is an italianamerican graphic designer recognized for her elegant use of typography and timeless quality in her design. Fili is recognised for her intense attention to detail, fresh reinterpretaion of vintage sources and her passion for.
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